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GR-DVL915 GR-DVL715 GR-DVL515 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL410 GR-DVL310
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Dear Customer,
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
CAUTION:
CAUTION!
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset).
How To Attach The Core Filter
12 3
GETTING STARTED
(cont.)
For other notes, pg. 71
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
pg. 71.
For other notes,
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
(cont.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Date/Time Settings
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
(cont.)
*
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
Recording Mode Setting
(cont.)
Picture Quality Mode Setting
pg. 36.
ATTENTION:
Loading A Memory Card
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24
Basic Recording
For other notes, pg. 71
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
SELF-RECORDING
Operation Mode
Zooming
DANGER
Video Light
Time Code
(cont.)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON (
The time code cannot be reset.
Normal Playback
Load a tape ( pg. 12).
Shuttle Search:
Still Playback:
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(cont.) Connections
To TV or VCR
B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
TV VCR
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors
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(cont.)
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING........................ 26 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK.......................... 28 36
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
Picture Quality Mode Setting (
Loading A Memory Card (
Viewfinder Adjustment (
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Normal Playback
Auto Playback
EXIT
INDEX
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INDEX Screen
1: Index number
F/S: Picture Quality
: Protect icon
Selected Image
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(cont.)
Jump Playback
<
>
Protecting Images
TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
TO REMOVE PROTECTION
(cont.)
>
<
Deleting Images
TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE
TO DELETE ALL IMAGES
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
To Reset The Setting . . .
(cont.)
TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS
To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card (
pg. 56).
Initialising A Memory Card
ADVANCED FEATURES
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ................................................ 38 45
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 46 51
DUBBING ......................................................... 52 55
Programme AE With Special Effects
Night-Scope
When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
If the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control (
pg. 44).
(cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects
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FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and )
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )
Fader And Wipe Menu
(cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Exposure Control
Iris Lock
(cont.)
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
12..0125 17 30:
RE NEON SC LCD / TV UTOAIMETDAT E / TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ.
FFO NRETUR
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
For Recording Menu
1
Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
Menu Screen Explanations
The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and .
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
pg. 50).
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pg. 50). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to .
The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to .
pg. 23, 52, 62).
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
For Playback Menu
VIDEO
The following procedure applies to all except
1
PLAYBACK SOUND
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
MEMORY DISPLAY SYSTEM
DISPLAY
[To use this camcorder as a player]
pg. 59) in step 6.
You can use Playback Zoom (
pg. 60) or Playback Special Effects (
Dubbing From A VCR
[To use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DVL915/DVL715 only]
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (
pg. 9).
Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure.
(cont.)
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
[To use this camcorder as a player]
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape
Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
(cont.)
pg. 59).
If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode (
pg. 48) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it.
Installing The Battery
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Slow-Motion Playback
or
During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE
or
After SLOW
Playback Zoom
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
For GR-DVL915/DVL715 Owners: Make sure to set S/ AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen (
pg. 50).
For GR-DVL510/DVL410 Owners:
SELECT SCENES
1
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
pg. 20).
For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
(cont.)
Audio Dubbing
Insert Editing
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
3
OR
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A]Using USB or PC connection cable
[B] Using DV cable
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
I T E M S N O T E S
DETAILS
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USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only
12 4 56
1234 5 6
9 80
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
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1 3 45 7
Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
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7Displays the time code. ( pg. 50, 51)
Warning Indications
Indications Function
Indications (cont.)
Video Light
DANGER
CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
Memory Cards
LCD Monitor
Main Unit
How To Handle A CD-ROM
TERMS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
For Digital Video Camera
For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only)
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